Tent mattress assembly

ABSTRACT

A tent mattress assembly for inhibiting water from entering a tent includes a plurality of panels. Each of the panels may be positioned on a support surface. Each of the panels removably engages one another such that the plurality of panels forms a mattress. Thus, the mattress may support a floor of a tent thereby facilitating a user to sleep on the mattress. A bag is provided and each of the panels is selectively stored in the bag.

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BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION (1) Field of the Invention (2) Descriptionof Related Art Including Information Disclosed Under 37 CFR 1.97 and1.98

The disclosure and prior art relates to mattress devices and moreparticularly pertains to a new mattress device for supporting a floor ofa tent.

BRIEF SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION

An embodiment of the disclosure meets the needs presented above bygenerally comprising a plurality of panels. Each of the panels may bepositioned on a support surface. Each of the panels removably engagesone another such that the plurality of panels forms a mattress. Thus,the mattress may support a floor of a tent thereby facilitating a userto sleep on the mattress. A bag is provided and each of the panels isselectively stored in the bag.

There has thus been outlined, rather broadly, the more importantfeatures of the disclosure in order that the detailed descriptionthereof that follows may be better understood, and in order that thepresent contribution to the art may be better appreciated. There areadditional features of the disclosure that will be described hereinafterand which will form the subject matter of the claims appended hereto.

The objects of the disclosure, along with the various features ofnovelty which characterize the disclosure, are pointed out withparticularity in the claims annexed to and forming a part of thisdisclosure.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF SEVERAL VIEWS OF THE DRAWING(S)

The disclosure will be better understood and objects other than thoseset forth above will become apparent when consideration is given to thefollowing detailed description thereof. Such description makes referenceto the annexed drawings wherein:

FIG. 1 is a top perspective view of a tent mattress assembly accordingto an embodiment of the disclosure.

FIG. 2 is a top view of an embodiment of the disclosure.

FIG. 3 is a cross sectional view taken along line 3-3 of FIG. 2 of anembodiment of the disclosure.

FIG. 4 is a perspective in-use view of an embodiment of the disclosure.

FIG. 5 is a perspective view of bag of an embodiment of the disclosure.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

With reference now to the drawings, and in particular to FIGS. 1 through5 thereof, a new mattress device embodying the principles and conceptsof an embodiment of the disclosure and generally designated by thereference numeral 10 will be described.

As best illustrated in FIGS. 1 through 5, the tent mattress assembly 10generally comprises a plurality of panels 12. Each of the panels 12 maybe positioned on a support surface 14 and the support surface 14 may beground. Each of the panels 12 removably engages one another such thatthe plurality of panels 12 forms a mattress 16. Thus, the mattress 16may support a floor 18 for a tent 20 thereby spacing the tent 20 fromthe support surface 14. Each of the panels 12 may be comprised of aresiliently compressible material thereby enhancing comfort of thepanels 12. Each of the panels 12 may be comprised of a fluid impermeablematerial thereby inhibiting water from passing through said panels 12.

Each of the panels 12 has a first surface 24, a second surface 26 and aperipheral edge 28 extending therebetween. The peripheral edge 28 has afirst side 21, a second side 23 and a third side 25. The first surface24 may be positioned on the support surface 14 and the user 22 may lieon the second surface 26. The tent 20 may be a camping tent or the like.The tent 20 may be positioned on the second surface 26. Thus, the tent20 is spaced from the support surface 14 thereby inhibiting water fromentering the floor 18 of the tent 20. The user 22 lies on the floor 18of the tent 20 when the tent 20 is positioned on the mattress 16.

Each of the panels 12 includes a plurality of tabs 30 and each of thetabs 30 extends outwardly from the peripheral edge 28. The tabs 30 arespaced apart from each other and are distributed around the peripheraledge 28. Each of the tabs 30 has a stem 32 and a head 34, and the stem32 is coupled to the peripheral edge 28. The head 34 is orientedtransverse with respect to the stem 32 such that each of the tabs 30 hasa T-shape.

Each of the panels 12 includes a plurality of slots 36 and each of theslots 36 extends inwardly into the peripheral edge 28. The slots 36 arespaced apart from each other and are distributed around the peripheraledge 28. Each of the slots 36 has a first channel 38 and a secondchannel 40. The first channel 38 extends inwardly from the peripheraledge 28. The second channel 40 is oriented transverse with respect tothe first channel 38 such that each of the slots 36 has a T-shape. Eachof the tabs 30 is positioned in a corresponding one of the slots 36 ofan associated panel 12. Thus, the panels 12 are removably coupledtogether to form the mattress 16.

The plurality of panels 12 includes a set of first panels 42, a set ofsecond panels 44 and a set of third panels 46. The second side 23corresponding to each of the first panels 42 has at least two tabs 30positioned thereon. The third side 25 corresponding to each of the firstpanels 42 has a tab 30 positioned thereon. The first side 21corresponding to each of the second panels 44 has a slot 36 extendingtherein. The second side 23 corresponding to each of the second panels44 has at least two tabs 30 positioned thereon. The third side 25corresponding to each of the second panels 44 has a tab 30 positionedthereon.

The first side 21 corresponding to each of the third panels 46 has aslot 36 extending therein. The second side 23 corresponding to each ofthe third panels 46 has at least two tabs 30 positioned thereon. Thetabs 30 corresponding to the first panels 42 engage corresponding slots36 of an associated second panel 44 and an associated first panel 42.The tabs 30 corresponding to the second panels 44 engage correspondingslots 36 of an associated third panel 46 and an associated second panel44. The tabs 30 corresponding to the third panels 46 engage the slots 36of an associated third panel 46. An outer perimeter 47 of the mattress16 has no tabs 30 and no slots 36.

A bag 48 is provided. The bag 48 has a cut 50 to access and interior ofthe bag 48 and each of the panels 12 is selectively stored in the bag48. A fastener 52 is coupled to the bag 48 and the fastener 52 may bemanipulated. The fastener 52 is coextensive with the cut 50 and thefastener 52 opens and closes the bag 48. The fastener 52 may comprise azipper or the like. A strap 54 is coupled to the bag 48. The strap 54may be worn thereby facilitating the bag 48 to be carried.

In use, each of the first panels 42, the second panels 44 and the thirdpanels 46 are coupled together to form the mattress 16. The mattress 16is positioned on the support surface 14 and the tent 20 is positioned onthe mattress 16. Thus, the mattress 16 inhibits water from entering thefloor 18 of the tent 20. Additionally, the mattress 16 enhances comfortwhen the user 22 sleeps in the tent 20. The first panels 42, the secondpanels 44 and the third panels 46 are disassembled and stored in the bag48.

With respect to the above description then, it is to be realized thatthe optimum dimensional relationships for the parts of an embodimentenabled by the disclosure, to include variations in size, materials,shape, form, function and manner of operation, assembly and use, aredeemed readily apparent and obvious to one skilled in the art, and allequivalent relationships to those illustrated in the drawings anddescribed in the specification are intended to be encompassed by anembodiment of the disclosure.

Therefore, the foregoing is considered as illustrative only of theprinciples of the disclosure. Further, since numerous modifications andchanges will readily occur to those skilled in the art, it is notdesired to limit the disclosure to the exact construction and operationshown and described, and accordingly, all suitable modifications andequivalents may be resorted to, falling within the scope of thedisclosure. In this patent document, the word “comprising” is used inits non-limiting sense to mean that items following the word areincluded, but items not specifically mentioned are not excluded. Areference to an element by the indefinite article “a” does not excludethe possibility that more than one of the element is present, unless thecontext clearly requires that there be only one of the elements.

1. A tent mattress assembly comprising: a plurality of panels, each ofsaid panels being configured to be positioned on a support surface, eachof said panels removably engaging one another such that said pluralityof panels forms a mattress wherein said mattress is configured tosupport a floor of a tent thereby spacing the tent from the supportsurface; and a bag having a cut to access an interior of said bag, eachof said panels being stored in said bag; wherein each of said panelshaving a first surface, a second surface and a peripheral edge extendingtherebetween, said first surface being configured to be positioned onthe support surface, said second surface being configured to have theuser lay thereon; wherein each of said panels includes a plurality oftabs, each of said tabs extending outwardly from said peripheral edge,said tabs being spaced apart from each other and being distributedaround said peripheral edge providing a pair of said tabs extending fromone longitudinal side of said panel and a single tab extending from oneshort side of said panel, each of said tabs being spaced between anassociated pair of corners of said panel such that each said tab isoffset from said associated corners of said panel; and wherein each ofsaid tabs has a stem and a head, said stem being coupled to saidperipheral edge, said head having parallel opposite straight edges andparallel opposite straight ends, said head being oriented transversewith respect to said stem such that each of said tabs has a T-shape. 2.(canceled)
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 5. The assembly according toclaim 1, wherein each of said panels includes a plurality of slots, eachof said slots extending inwardly into said peripheral edge, said slotsbeing spaced apart from each other and being distributed around saidperipheral edge.
 6. A tent mattress assembly comprising: a plurality ofpanels, each of said panels being configured to be positioned on asupport surface, each of said panels removably engaging one another suchthat said plurality of panels forms a mattress wherein said mattress isconfigured to support a floor of a tent thereby spacing the tent fromthe support surface; and a bag having a cut to access an interior ofsaid bag, each of said panels being stored in said bag; wherein each ofsaid panels having a first surface, a second surface and a peripheraledge extending therebetween, said first surface being configured to bepositioned on the support surface, said second surface being configuredto have the user lay thereon; wherein each of said panels includes aplurality of slots, each of said slots extending inwardly into saidperipheral edge, said slots being spaced apart from each other and beingdistributed around said peripheral edge; wherein each of said panelincludes a plurality of tabs, said tabs being positioned to provide onlya pair of said tabs extending from one longitudinal side of said paneland a single tab extending from one short side of said panel, each ofsaid tabs being spaced between an associated pair of corners of saidpanel such that each said tab is offset from said associated corners ofsaid panel; and each of said slots has a first channel and a secondchannel, said first channel extending inwardly from said peripheraledge, said second channel being oriented transverse with respect to saidfirst channel such that each of said slots has a T-shape, each of saidtabs being positioned in corresponding one of said slots of anassociated panel such that said panels are removably coupled together toform said mattress.
 7. A tent mattress assembly comprising: a pluralityof panels, each of said panels being configured to be positioned on asupport surface, each of said panels removably engaging one another suchthat said plurality of panels forms a mattress wherein said mattress isconfigured to support a floor of a tent thereby spacing the tent fromthe support surface, each of said panels having a first surface, asecond surface and a peripheral edge extending therebetween, said firstsurface being configured to be positioned on the support surface, saidsecond surface being configured to have the user lay thereon, each ofsaid panels comprising: a plurality of tabs, each of said tabs extendingoutwardly from said peripheral edge, said tabs being spaced apart fromeach other and being distributed around said peripheral edge providingonly a pair of said tabs extending from one longitudinal side of saidpanel and a single tab extending from one short side of said panel, eachof said tabs being spaced between an associated pair of corners of saidpanel such that each said tab is offset from said associated corners ofsaid panel, each of said tabs having a stem and a head, said stem beingcoupled to said peripheral edge, said head having parallel oppositestraight edges and parallel opposite straight ends, said head beingoriented transverse with respect to said stem such that each of saidtabs has a T-shape, and a plurality of slots, each of said slotsextending inwardly into said peripheral edge, said slots being spacedapart from each other and being distributed around said peripheral edge,each of said slots having a first channel and a second channel, saidfirst channel extending inwardly from said peripheral edge, said secondchannel being oriented transverse with respect to said first channelsuch that each of said slots has a T-shape, each of said tabs beingpositioned in corresponding one of said slots of an associated panelsuch that said panels are removably coupled together to form saidmattress; and a bag having a cut to access and interior of said bag,each of said panels being selectively stored in said bag; and a strapbeing coupled to said bag wherein said strap is configured to be wornthereby facilitating said bag to be carried.